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Displaying 14 of about 14 resultsNTS Bulletin February 2015:
This bulletin addresses the progress on DRR of the ASEAN Member States. It is a review of the progress made under the Hyogo Framework and consider the way forward for DRR. This brief review is provided by By Centre for Non-Traditional Security (NTS) Studies S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS), Singapore.
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This PDNA report describes the human losses, the damage to physical assets, the losses sustained across several economic activities, and the impact of three disaster events on the provincial and national economies, including Tropical Storm Son-Tinh on July 18–19, followed by flash flooding on July 23–24, and Tropical Storm Bebinca on August 17…
The preparation of this National Progress Report has been undertaken within the framework of the biennial 2011-13 HFA Monitoring and Progress Review process, facilitated by UNISDR and ISDR System partners.
The progress report assesses current national strategic priorities with regard to the implementation of disaster risk reduction actions, and establi…
This report briefly summarises the approach to community-managed DRR at the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) in Asia, throughout assessment, planning and resource mobilisation phases to improve preparedness, response and recovery in India, Myanmar, Nepal and the Philippines. It also describes the work to protect livelihoods and economic as…
On September 29, 2009, coming from Vietnam, Typhoon Ketsana crossed the southern part of the Lao PDR before moving into Cambodia.
While sweeping through five southern provinces, the typhoon caused incredible damage and loss, affecting more than 180,000 people, or almost 30,000 households. We also deplore 28 storm-related deaths. The suffering, damage a…
Asian Disaster Management News, Volume 22 (2015):
This edition of Asian Disaster Management News focuses on disaster recovery: the governance, economics, and social impacts. It includes features on i) recovery planning, ii) the needs of survivors in post-disaster needs assessments, iii) defining the post-disaster financial requirements for recovery, iv…
This Country Case Study focuses on the recovery and reconstruction experience of Lao PDR during recent disasters including typhoons Kestana (2009), Haima/Nok-Ten (2011) and the most recent 2013 flood events. The Country Case Study assesses the disaster recovery process in Lao PDR across four thematic areas outlined in the Recovery Framework Guidelines:…
This short publication responds to calls from AusAID staff for simple, practical guidance on what integration of disaster risk reduction, climate change and the environment may mean for their programs. While there is general consensus that these issues are important for the long‑term success and sustainability of development outcomes, understanding how…
This guide lays out processes and good practices for developing disaster recovery frameworks to assist governments in detailed recovery planning at the inter-sectoral and programmatic levels. It is intended to be a practice-based and results-focused tool that assists governments and partners in planning for efficient, effective and resilient post disast…
The preparation of this Regional Progress Report has been undertaken within the framework of the biennial 2011-2013 Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA) Monitoring and Progress Review process, facilitated by UNISDR and the ISDR partnership.
The progress report mainly assesses the trans-boundary issues and the status and progress in the implementation of di…
Phase II of the “Building Capacities for Resilient Recovery” aims to better prepare governments to manage future recovery processes in an effective, sustainable and inclusive way. Strengthened capacities of national counterparts and systems to plan and manage recovery processes will enhance the resilience of five target countries - Burkina Faso, Cabo Ve…
This book, consisting of two parts, the theory of Total Disaster Risk Management (TDRM) and good practices for disaster risk management, was compiled for the purpose of promoting TDRM as a comprehensive approach to disaster risk reduction worldwide.
It was published for the UN World Conference on Disaster Reduction (held in Kobe, Japan 18-22 January 20…
This second edition of Ready for the Dry Years reveals that the severity of two drought events during 2015-2016 and 2018-2020 exceeds anything recorded in the past two decades, since the major El Niño of 1997-1998. Evidence presented in the Report shows that this could be set to continue as the climate warms. The report expands the geographical coverage…
In June 2011, Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR) experienced Typhoon Haima, which caused widespread flooding in four provinces: Bolikhamxay, Xayaboury, Vientiane, and Xiengkhouang. The floods caused extensive damage to people’s livelihoods, property, and to social and physical infrastructure. The National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) reported t…